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When to go to North Luangwa

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Good
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Jan J
Feb F
Mar M
Apr A
May M
Jun J
Jul J
Aug A
Sep S
Oct O
Nov N
Dec D

January

Wet season

North Luangwa safari in January

This region is inaccessible during this month.

North Luangwa safari in February

This region is inaccessible during this month.

North Luangwa safari in March

This region is inaccessible during this month.

North Luangwa safari in April

This region is inaccessible during this month.

North Luangwa safari in May

This region is inaccessible during this month.

North Luangwa safari in June

Day temperatures begin to cool with the onset of the dry season, rain is unlikely.


Game viewing can be difficult with grasses still long and wildlife still spread out over a large area.


Walking season is kicking off with ideal walking weather.


No matter what the season the intimacy of this park just cant be beat.

North Luangwa safari in July

Day temperatures are hot but comfortable with little to no chance of rain.


As the grasses shorten with the onset of the dry season, game viewing begins to improve with wildlife congregating around the permanent water sources.


A wonderful time of year for safari with ideal conditions under foot, providing a comfortable walking experience.


A uniquely intimate wildlife experience with little to no chance of seeing other guests during your safari explorations.

North Luangwa safari in August

Day temperatures are hot but comfortable with little to no chance of rain.


Conditions are steadily approaching their game viewing peak, with wildlife congregating along the Mwaleshi and Luangwa Rivers.


Conditions are prime for a walking safari with ideal weather and the grasses short.


Even during its peak season, this national park remains intimate providing an undisturbed encounter with its resident wildlife.

North Luangwa safari in September

Temperatures are high with relative humidity, there is little chance of rain.


Game viewing is at its best with vegetation thin and wildlife seen in dense numbers along the Luangwa and Mwaleshi River banks.


A month of exceptional walking awaits in this month, with conditions ideal for on foot encounters.


Enjoy peace and quiet on safari, even during the hight of the the game viewing season.

North Luangwa safari in October

Temperatures are at their hottest, with humidity reaching an all year high before the fall of the first rains, usually towards the end of the month.


Enjoy exceptional game viewing with wildlife numbers high along the water's edge, leading to increased predator prey interactions.


Expect sensational on foot encounter in the early morning and late afternoon.


Soak up the isolation without disturbance in the exclusive North Luangwa National Park.

North Luangwa safari in November

This region is inaccessible during this month.

North Luangwa safari in December

This region is inaccessible during this month.

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